Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher John Lackey will be activated from the 15-day disabled list and will start Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.

The Texas Rangers activated veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday.

Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday with a fractured left thumb.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jeff Keppinger was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday after breaking his kneecap in a game on Tuesday.

Arizona's Micah Owings will try to get back in the win column tonight, when the Diamondbacks play the second test of a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field.

The Texas Rangers try and complete a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners this afternoon when the AL West rivals conclude their set at Rangers Ballpark.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recently become very familiar with the winning feeling. Tonight, the club will try to down the St. Louis Cardinals again in the second test of a three-game series at Busch Stadium.

C.C. Sabathia will attempt to keep up a remarkable run by Cleveland starting pitchers when the defending American League Cy Young Award winner takes the mound for the Indians in tonight's tilt with the visiting Oakland Athletics.

The Kansas City Royals will try to post their fifth straight win over the Detroit Tigers tonight, as the two clubs resume a three- game series at Kauffman Stadium.

The Milwaukee Brewers are playing rather well on their current homestand and will resume a three-game series tonight versus the Los Angeles Dodgers at Miller Park.